Libyan PM survives assassination attempt, source close to him says
Assailants struck Libyan Prime Minister Abdulhamid al-Dbeibah’s car with bullets early on Thursday but he escaped unharmed, a government source close to…
Envoys of human rights in West Africa
By Emmanuel Onwubiko One set of appointments made so far by President Muhammadu Buhari since assuming office about seven years…
NATO invites Russia for new round of talks amid Ukraine tension
•NATO chief says he has sent letter to Russian foreign minister in this regard By Agnes Szucs NATO has invited…
How do the militaries of Russia, Ukraine stack up?
•Russia’s extraordinary show of force in and around Ukraine underscores the military imbalance between the two countries. By Jonathan Masters and Will Merrow…
To deter Russia, Europe needs more military integration
•German and Dutch troops have deployed a binational battle-ready unit to Lithuania. More EU countries should follow their example. By Elisabeth…
African Union to open permanent mission in China
Summary Heads of state and government gathered in Ethiopia’s capital Addis Ababa this past weekend endorsed a proposal by the…
Trajectories of violence Against Civilians by Africa’s Militant Islamist Groups
By Anouar Boukhars Extremist group violence against civilians is driven by context-specific factors—outgroup grievances, intimidation to control territory, and a response…
$1.1 billion needed for humanitarian assistance in North East this year-UN
Mukaila Ola United Nations has said $1.1 billion would be needed in 2022 to undertake humanitarian assistance in the troubled…